Wheeler Sack Army Air Field

KGTB

Fort Drum, US

Last Updated
Nov 3, 05:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:55Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
10kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.09
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGTB 030555Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 03/M00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP194 T00301001 10037 20021 57020 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.09 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.41 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (688 ft)
Pressure Alt
518 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -757 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GTB
03
21
08
26
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 10,000 ft 150 ft CON 16°
↓ 5.6kt ↔ 8.3kt
124° angle
08/26 4,482 ft 150 ft CON 70°
↑ 3.4kt ↔ 9.4kt
70° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,999 ft 150 ft CON 133°
↑ 9.8kt ↔ 1.7kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGTB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 688 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Drum
Country: US
Latitude: 44.055599°
Longitude: -75.719498°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 4,482 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,999 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Wheeler Sack Army Air Field

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (KGTB) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fort Drum, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 688 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (03/21, 08/26, 15/33) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.